Iran Accuses Trump of “Seven Lies” After Bitcoin and Stock Markets Surge
Iran's Ghalibaf accuses Trump of seven false claims about the Strait of Hormuz, warns passage stays under Tehran's control.
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April 18, 2026, 12:00 pmOn April 17th, Bitcoin rose by 2.77%, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz commercially open for the rest of its 10-day ceasefire with the US. With the market anticipating further upward movement, an on-chain analysis suggests a retracement could be the next event.
April 18, 2026, 11:30 amIran's Ghalibaf accuses Trump of seven false claims about the Strait of Hormuz, warns passage stays under Tehran's control.
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